'Aging Well' offers wealth of topics from finances to health

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December 26, 2013|By Debbie Manis, Orlando Sentinel

The University of Florida/Lake County Extension Office "Aging Well in Lake County" series features a variety of topics on health, finances and safety for older adults. Upcoming programs include aging in place and organizing your home and important papers.

The free monthly programs are held from 10 to noon through March at the Lake County Agricultural Center, 1951 Woodlea Road in Tavares.

Julie England, a family and consumer sciences extension agent, will present the programs.

"Aging in Place" is Jan. 15. The program will provide ideas on modifying your home for safety and convenience, practical tools and gadgets to simplify your life and what to consider when hiring individuals to help with your personal needs and health care. To register, visit janagingwell.eventbrite.com.

The extension office also will offer "Build Your Bones" osteoporosis prevention series. The three-part series will offer information on maintaining or improving bone health through nutrition, improved balance and physical activity. The program includes lecture, activities and sampling of calcium-rich foods.

Classes will be from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 14, 21 and 28 at the Lake County Agricultural Center.

Cost is $10. To register, visit bones2014.eventbrite.com.

The extension office also will offer "The Top 10 Money Tips for 2014,"a free "webinar" (seminar on the Web) from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 7. The discussion will include getting organized, tracking and measuring financial stability, and planning for the future. Register at bit.ly/top102014.

For more information, call 352-343-4101, Ext. 2719 or 2721, or email rcbass.@ufl.edu.

The program is responsible for recruiting and training court-appointed advocates in the foster-care system. The advocates serve as volunteers to speak for the best interests of abused, abandoned and neglected children in foster care.

Sennett will give an overview of the program and talk about what it takes to be a volunteer.

The public is welcome to the free program.

Details: 352-735-7180, Option 5.

Comedy magic show

Cesar Domico will present a comedy magic show with a touch of hypnosis billed as a Las Vegas-style show in January.

Domico will perform at 4 and 8 p.m. Jan. 11 and 4 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Mount Dora Community Building, 520 N. Baker St.

Domico is a certified trained hypnotist.

Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for children and available online at magicdomico.com.